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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Hood ..................................................3-46
2. Headlamp ...............................3-104, 7-68
3. DRL/Parking lamp ..................3-111, 7-68
4. Tires and wheels ........................7-34, 8-4
5. Side view mirror.................................3-34
6. Panoramic sunroof ............................3-42
7. Front windshield wiper blades ...........7-30
8. Windows ............................................3-38
9. Battery charging door .........................H-9
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Your vehicle at a glance
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration. 1. Light control/Turn signals ..............3-104
2. Steering wheel audio controls*/
Bluetooth®wireless technology
hands-free controls* ..........................4-3
3. Instrument cluster ..........................3-60
4. Horn ................................................3-18
5. Driver’s front air bag........................2-49
6. Wiper/Washer................................3-117
7. Cruise controls* ..............................5-80
8. Engine Start/Stop button ..................5-5
9. Audio system/Navigation system ......4-4
10. Climate control system ..............3-125
11. Automatic transmission
..................5-12
12. Passenger’s front air bag ..............2-49
13. Glove box ....................................3-142
14. Drive mode integrated control system ................................5-41, 5-43
15. Rear parking assist system ........3-120
16. HEV button ..................................H-26
17. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)* ..5-22
18. AUTO HOLD ................................5-28
19. Power outlet ................................3-147
20. Wireless cellular phone charging system ........................................3-144
21. AUX, USB and iPod
®port ..............4-2
* : if equipped
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Safety system of your vehicle
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Always be sure that you and all vehi-
cle occupants are seated properly
and wearing the seat belt properly for
the most effective protection by the
air bag and the seat belt.
The OCS may not function properly if
the passenger takes actions which
can affect the classification system.
These include:
Failing to sit in an upright position.
Leaning against the door or centerconsole.
Sitting towards the sides of the front of the seat.
Putting their legs on the dashboard or resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger
weight on the front seat.
Wearing the seat belt improperly.
Reclining the backseat.
Wearing a thick cloth like ski wear or hip protection wear.
Putting an additional thick cushion on the seat.
Putting electrical devices (e.g. notebook, satellite radio) on the
seat with inverter charging.Condition and operation in the front passenger Occupant Classification System
Condition detected by the
occupant classification system
Indicator/Warning lightDevices
“PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF” indicator lightSRS
warning lightFront passenger
air bag
1. Adult *1OffOffActivated
2. Infant *2or child restraint
system with 12 months old *3*4 OnOffDeactivated
3. Unoccupied OnOffDeactivated
4. Malfunction in the systemOffOnActivated
*1The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front
passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique
and posture.
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2Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has out- grown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize
him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting position.
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3Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
*4The PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" indicator may turn on or off when a child above 12 months
to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the front passenger seat. This is
a normal condition.

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Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-104
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-106
Welcome System ...........................................................3-112
Interior Lights ................................................................3-113
Wipers and washers ..........................................3-117
Windshield Wipers ........................................................3-117
Windshield Washers .....................................................3-118
Driver assist system ..........................................3-119
Rear view camera .........................................................3-119
Rear parking assist system ........................................3-120
Rear parking assist system precautions .................3-123
Defroster .............................................................3-124
Rear Window Defroster ..............................................3-124
Automatic climate control system ...................3-125
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................3-126
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-127
System operation ..........................................................3-134
System maintenance ....................................................3-136
Windshield defrosting and defogging ............3-138
Automatic Climate Control System ...........................3-139
Defogging logic..............................................................3-140
Climate control additional features.................3-141
Automatic Ventilation ...................................................3-141
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation ...............................3-141
Storage compartment ........................................3-142
Center Console Storage ..............................................3-142
Glove Box ........................................................................\
3-142
Sunglass Holder.............................................................3-143
Multi box ........................................................................\
.3-143
Interior features.................................................3-144
Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System..............3-144
Cup Holder ......................................................................3-\
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Sunvisor ........................................................................\
...3-147
Power Outlet ..................................................................3-147
Clock ........................................................................\
.........3-149
Clothes Hanger ..............................................................3-149
Floor Mat Anchor(s).....................................................3-150
Rear Cutrain ...................................................................3-151\
Side Curtain ....................................................................3-15\
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Luggage Net Holder .....................................................3-152
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Convenient features of your vehicle
4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out tofully open.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn itclockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
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WARNING
Add fuel into the fuel tank
within 20 minutes after open-
ing the fuel filler door. After 20
minutes, the fuel tank may
shut off, causing fuel to over-
flow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler door opening but-
ton.
Do not leave the fuel filler
door opened for an extended
period of time. It may dis-
charge the battery.
Close the fuel filler door after
fueling the vehicle. If you start
the vehicle with the fuel filler
door opened, the message,
"Check fuel lid", illuminates
on the LCD display.
Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion
due to static electricity.
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EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
Charging CableConnection Indicator (Plug-in hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the
"Seat Belts" in chapter 2.
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Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When you turn ON the Engine
Start/Stop button.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
damage to the emission control
systems which could affect dri-
vability and/or fuel economy.
When the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, the catalyt-
ic converter is possibly damaged,
resulting in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Charging System
Warning Light
When this warning light illuminates
while running the engine, the battery
is not being charged. Immediately
turn OFF all electrical accessories.
Try not to use electrically operated
controls, such as the power win-
dows. Keep running the engine.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
NOTICE
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Check Hybrid system.Turn off engine.
This warning message is displayed
when there is a problem with the
hybrid system. The " " indicator
will blink and a warning chime will
sound until the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do notstart engine.
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low. A warning chime
will sound until the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop vehicle and check powersupply
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the power
supply system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the vehicle inspect-
ed.
Stop vehicle to charge battery
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
You can increase the hybrid battery
charging rate by holding the acceler-
ator pedal to the floor with transmis-
sion in P. The engine will rev high but
it will be limited for charging purpose
when you hold the pedal to the floor.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid batterydamage
This warning message is displayed
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message is displayed
when the inverter coolant is nearly
empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
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Unplugging vehicle to start(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the
charging cable, and then start the
vehicle.
Remaining time to fully chargethe battery (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed to notify
the remaining time to fully charge the
battery.
2WD Certification Mode (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
2WD vehicle enters the fuel econo-
my certification test mode.
Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler door
with the fuel tank pressurized. Wait
until the fuel tank is depressurized.
Information
• It may take up to 20 seconds to open
fuel filler door.
• When the fuel filler door is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly tap
the fuel filler door and then attempt
to open it.
Fuel door open(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
fuel filler door opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized. If this mes-
sage is displayed, you can refuel the
fuel tank.
Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
vehicle is driven with the fuel filler
door opened. Close the fuel filler
door and then start driving.
Park with engine On to charge battery(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with
the shift lever in R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift
lever to P (Park) and re-start the
charging process.
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EV / HEV / CHG modes (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button
Battery charged. Maintainingcurrent mode / Low battery.Maintaining hybrid mode(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is fully charged or
nearly discharged.
Charging complete.Switching to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is fully
charged, and when the mode is
changed to the HEV mode.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid mode(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the temperature of the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too
low or too high. This warning mes-
sage is to protect the battery and the
hybrid system.
Low/High System Temp.Switching to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when the temperature of the
high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too
low or high. This warning message is
to protect the battery and the hybrid
system.
Switching to Hybrid mode tolubricate engine (Plug-in hybrid)
To prevent damage of the hybrid
lubrication system when the hybrid
system has not been started for a
long time. - When the hybrid system is ON after
5 weeks of being turned off, the
hybrid system maintenance mode
will operate.
- When the hybrid system mainte- nance mode is operated, HEV
mode will be kept on after the
hybrid system is ON and the above
message will be displayed on the
cluster.
If you press the HEV switch to shift
EV mode during engine mainte-
nance mode, the above message will
appear due to priority of the hybrid
system maintenance mode.
Maintaining Hybrid mode to pro- tect engine (Plug-in hybrid)
The hybrid system will automatically
stop after sufficient heating. (If the
hybrid system is turned OFF without
sufficient heating, the hybrid system
maintenance mode will be operated
once more.